Gasoline prices rise sharply in N.J.

Motorists are seeing sharply higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey.

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.84, up 15 cents from last week. That's also much higher than the price from a year ago, when motorists were paying $3.55.

Meanwhile, the national average price rose by 5 cents to $3.87. That's also much higher than the national average from a year ago, which was $3.63.

Analysts say the higher prices are mostly due to rising crude oil prices and various refinery-related issues. But they still expect gas prices will start falling in the coming weeks, as demand decreases and stations switch to less expensive winter blends.

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Gasoline prices rise sharply in N.J.

Motorists are seeing sharply higher prices at the pumps in New Jersey.AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.84, up 15 cents from last week. That's